birth story Archives - Kale and Krunches

14 Apr 2021

SKYE’S BIRTH STORY

I'm so excited to finally share Skye's birth story with all of you...also known as 'that time I refused to believe I was in labour and wouldn't let DC come to the hospital.' But we'll get to that part. Before we do, I have to give a quick disclaimer that some details may be slightly graphic and if you're any bit as squeamish as I am, you'll appreciate the warning. So let's get into it and take it back to my 37 week OB appointment, where the whole story begins. I went in for my check up and as routine[...]

22 May 2019

BABY KALE, BLOG, MOTHERHOOD, POSTPARTUM, PREGNANCY

OUR BIRTH STORY

I'm sitting on the couch about to write my birth story, staring ahead at my baby Lily Scarlett. She's been in this world for one week and one day and I still can't believe it. I wanted to write this while everything is still fresh in my mind. After all, they say "you forget," which is how and why people continue to have babies, right?! So here it goes, my birth story. Based on the majority of my family and friends' experiences, I did not actually think I would carry past my due date. For some reason, ever[...]